Florence Meat Market

I've shopped here only once so far, but I'm planning to return for all my meat shopping. It's always good to buy directly from the owners, especially when they obviously know their product and their employees are friendly and knowledgeable.

If you are looking for a butcher in the neighborhood, look no further. Florence Meat market it's an institution in the village (founded in 1936) and the birthplace of the Newport cut, very similar to the tri-tip steak and a treat.

My personal recommendation: buy some thick cut bacon (they'll cut it to your specifications) for a Sunday or Saturday brunch at home. It's outstanding.

Florence is my go-to butcher. A throwback (sawdust included) in what is still the most authentically Italian neighborhood in Manhattan, Florence is a veteran butcher that knows it's business as well as anyone. Want to call in your order? Done. Want the meat portioned and packed so you can freeze it? Easy. Customer service does go a long way and they do a good job, but for God's sake they're a butcher. I've only gotten steak here thus far but I will be expanding soon. I most often get the Newport steak, just like everyone else. Around $11/lb for a steak that's aged for 30 days is too good to pass up. If you come here, you should be ordering some if just to try it once. My go-to order is 2 lbs of this cut into 3 pieces, ready to go in the freezer. Their stuff has no preservatives so cook it the same day or freeze it. I look forward to trying more items here!

Our go-to butcher for butterfly of lamb, steak filets, boneless beef for roasting -- special occasion orders when you need to be certain. The knife men are artisans, the staff friendly and helpful, and the place both small and warm as a pot-bellied stove.

the best butcher shop I've been to. Accommodating and the meat is second to none. If you believe that the quality of your meat is paramount to your meal, this is the place to go to.